Elizabeth Jane Magnus of Bedford, known to friends and family as "BJ," passed away Wednesday morning at Garden Villa at the age of 77.

Born in 1931 in Bedford to Farris and Harriet Pitman, BJ was a bookkeeper at both Triangle Construction and Williams Realty and was a member of both Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Tri Kappa Associates Chapter.

She is survived by her daughter Jane, son Mike, sister Marylou, 5 grandchildren, 1 step-grandson, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Ralph.

Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3:00 at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with burial to follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.